HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-24-2023 South Bend Common Council Agenda and Committee Meeting Notice
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
DAWN M. JONES, CITY CLERK
MEMORANDUM
TO: MEMBERS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
FROM: DAWN M. JONES, CITY CLERK
DATE: THURSDAY, JULY 20,2023
SUBJECT: COMMITTEE MEETING NOTICE
The following Common Council Committee Meetings have been scheduled for Monday, July
24, 2023:
Council Chambers
4th Floor County-City Building
227 W. Jefferson Blvd.
South Bend, IN 46601
The Council Chambers will be Open to the Public or Members of the Public May Attend this
Meeting Virtually via Microsoft Teams Meeting app here: https://tinyurl.com/07242023CC.
3:30 P.M. PERSONNEL & FINANCE CHAIRPERSON, NIEZGODSKI
1. Bill No. 23-48 – Memorializing ongoing needs & demands of residents of South
Bend's 2nd District
3:45 P.M. PUBLIC WORKS AND
PROPERTY VACATION
CHAIRPERSON, NIEZGODSKI
1. Bill No. 46-23 – An Ordinance for an Alley Vacation for Property Located at
1405 Portage Ave. & 1301 Elwood Ave.
3:50 P.M. COMMUNITY INVESTMENT CHAIRPERSON, TOMAS MORGAN
1. Bill No. 23-49 – A Resolution Confirming Mixed Use Development Real
Property Tax Abatement Petition for Five-Corners LLC
2. Bill No. 23-50 – A Resolution Confirming Personal Property Tax Abatement
for Crossword Solar Enterprises LLC
4:05 P.M. HEALTH & PUBLIC SAFETY CHAIRPERSON, WAX
1. Bill No. 47-23 – An Ordinance to Amend Human Rights
Homeless Classification
2. Bill No. 43-23 – An Ordinance Adding Chapter 14, Article 10, Sections 14-61
Through and Including 14-63 Addressing Extermination Pest Control in
Residential Rental Units
3. Bill No. 23-51 – A Resolution Approving an Interlocal Agreement Between
the City of South Bend and St. Joseph County for the Housing and Operations
of the Special Victims Unit
4. Bill No. 23-52 – A Resolution Approving an Interlocal Agreement Between
the City of South Bend, the City of Mishawaka, and the Board of
Commissioners of St. Joseph County, for the Mutual Investigation of Officer -
Involved Shootings in St. Joseph County
4:50 P.M. ZONING & ANNEXATION CHAIRPERSON, HAMANN
1. Bill No. 24-23 – A Zoning Ordinance for Property Located at 1127, 1131, and
1135 W. Western Ave., Councilmanic District No. 2
2. Bill No. 27-23 – A Special Exception Use Zoning Ordinance for Property
Located at 1319, 1323, and 1333 Lincolnway West, Councilmanic District No.
2
3. Bill No. 44-23 – A Zoning Ordinance for Property Located at 1006 St Vincent
St, Councilmanic District No. 4
4. Bill No. 45-23 – A Zoning Ordinance for Property Located at 1018 Frances
Street, Councilmanic District No. 4
Council President Sharon L. McBride has called an Informal Meeting of the Council which will
commence immediately after the adjournment of the Zoning and Annexation Committee Meeting.
INFORMAL MEETING OF THE COMMON
COUNCIL
PRESIDENT, MCBRIDE
1. Discussion of Council Agenda
2. Update and Announcements
3. Adjournment
cc: Mayor James Mueller
Committee Meeting
List Media
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South Bend Common Council
Meeting Agenda
Monday, July 24, 2023
7:00 PM
The South Bend Common Council meeting will be open to the public
at the Council Chambers on the 4th floor of the County-City Building, 227 W.
Jefferson Blvd., South Bend, IN 46601
or available by way of a virtual meeting using the Microsoft Teams Meeting
App. Public access to the meeting can be granted by this Microsoft Teams Link:
https://tinyurl.com/07242023/SBCC
1. INVOCATION
Minister Kenn Hardy – St. Paul Bethel
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. REPORT FROM SUB-COMMITTEE ON MINUTES
5. SPECIAL BUSINESS
Presentation on the St. Joseph County Public Library (SJCPL) by Stephanie Murphy,
Executive Director, SJCPL
23-46 A SPECIAL RESOLUTION AWARDED BY SOUTH BEND COMMON
COUNCIL MEMBER HENRY DAVIS, JR. ACKNOWLEDGING
MILESTONE STEAM ACADEMY, LLC, AND LAQUITA HUGHES,
FOR THE ESSENTIAL WORK THEY PERFORM IN CHILDCARE
SERVICES
23-47 A SPECIAL RESOLUTION AWARDED BY SOUTH BEND
COMMON COUNCIL MEMBER HENRY DAVIS, JR.
ACKNOWLEDGING JULY 13, 2023, AS BLACK LIVES MATTER
DAY
6. REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICES
7. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
BILL NO.
24-23 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING
A PETITION OF THE ADVISORY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1127, 1131, AND 1135 WEST
WESTERN AVENUE, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 2 IN THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
27-23 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING
THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND SEEKING A SPECIAL EXCEPTION
USE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED 1319, 1323, AND 1333 LINCOLN
WAY WEST AND, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 2 IN THE CITY
OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
43-23 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, ADDING
CHAPTER 14, ARTICLE 10, SECTIONS 14-61 THROUGH AND
INCLUDING 14-63 ADDRESSING EXTERMINATION/PEST
CONTROL IN RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS
44-23 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING
THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED 1006 ST
VINCENT STREET COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 4 IN THE CITY
OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
45-23 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING
THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED 1018 N
FRANCES STREET, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 4 IN THE CITY
OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
46-23 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, TO VACATE
THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: ALLEY BETWEEN 1301
ELWOOD AVENUE AND 1405 PORTAGE AVENUE
47-23 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, ADDING THE
STATUS OF “HOMELESS” TO THE PROTECTED CLASSES OF
PERSONS UNDER THE SOUTH BEND HUMAN RIGHTS
ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 9, OF THE SOUTH BEND
MUNICIPAL CODE AND ESTABLISHING THE DEFINITION FOR
“HOMELESS”
8. RISE AND REPORT
9. REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED
10. BILLS ON THIRD READING
BILL NO.
24-23 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING A
PETITION OF THE ADVISORY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1127, 1131, and 1135 WEST WESTERN
AVENUE, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 2 IN THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
27-23 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING THE
ZONING ORDINANCE AND SEEKING A SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE
FOR PROPERTY LOCATED 1319, 1323, AND 1333 LINCOLN WAY
WEST AND, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 2 IN THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
43-23 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, ADDING CHAPTER 14,
ARTICLE 10, SECTIONS 14-61 THROUGH AND INCLUDING 14-63
ADDRESSING EXTERMINATION/PEST CONTROL IN RESIDENTIAL
RENTAL UNITS
44-23 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING THE
ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED 1006 ST
VINCENT STREET COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 4 IN THE CITY
OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
45-23 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING THE
ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED 1018 N FRANCES
STREET, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 4 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA
46-23 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, TO VACATE THE
FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: ALLEY BETWEEN 1301
ELWOOD AVENUE AND 1405 PORTAGE AVENUE
47-23 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, ADDING THE STATUS
OF “HOMELESS” TO THE PROTECTED CLASSES OF PERSONS
UNDER THE SOUTH BEND HUMAN RIGHTS ORDINANCE,
CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 9, OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE
AND ESTABLISHING THE DEFINITION FOR “HOMELESS”
11. RESOLUTIONS
BILL NO.
23-48 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, MEMORIALIZING ONGOING NEEDS AND
DEMANDS OF RESIDENTS OF SOUTH BEND’S SECOND DISTRICT
23-49 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A
DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS
WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY
KNOWN AS 1144 CORBY BLVD, SOUTH BEND, IN 46617 AN
ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A TEN-
YEAR (10) REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR FIVE
CORNERS LLC
23-50 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A
DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS
WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY
KNOWN AS 1901 N. BENDIX DRIVE, SOUTH BEND, IN 46628 AS AN
ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A FIVE-
YEAR (5) PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR
CROSSROADS SOLAR ENTERPRISES LLC
23-51 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING AN EXTENSION OF THE
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SOUT H
BEND, INDIANA AND ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA, FOR THE
HOUSING AND OPERATION OF THE SPECIAL VICTIMS’ UNIT
23-52 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
THE CITY OF MISHAWAKA, INDIANA, AND THE BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS OF ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA, FOR THE
MUTUAL INVESTIGATION OF OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTINGS
IN ST. JOSEPH COUNTY
12. BILLS OF FIRST READING
BILL NO.
48-23 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING A
PETITION OF THE ADVISORY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1044 LINCOLNWAY WEST,
COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 1 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA
13. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
14. NEW BUSINESS
The next Council Committee meeting is scheduled for August 14, 2023, tentatively at
3:30 p.m. The next regular Council meeting is scheduled for August 14, 2023, at 7:00
p.m.
15. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
16. ADJOURNMENT
NOTICE FOR HEARING AND SIGHT-IMPAIRED PERSONS
Auxiliary Aid or Other Services may be Available upon Request at No Charge.
Please give Reasonable Advance Request when Possible
2023 COMMON COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES (Rev. 04-24-2023)
COMMUNITY INVESTMENT COMMITTEE
Oversees the various activities of the Department of Community Investment. This Committee reviews all
real and personal tax abatement requests and works closely with the Business Development Team.
Rachel Tomas Morgan, Chairperson Eli Wax, Member
Troy Warner, Vice-Chairperson Thomas Kurzhal, Citizen Member
Henry Davis, Jr., Member Kaine Kanczuzewski, Citizen Member
COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE
Oversees the various activities of the Engagement and Economic Empowerment, Neighborhood
Development, and Community Resources Teams within the City’s Department of CI and is charged with
facilitating partnerships and ongoing communications with other public and private entities operating within
the City.
Troy Warner, Chairperson Canneth Lee, Member
Lori K. Hamann, Vice-Chairperson Eli Wax, Member
Citizen Member
COUNCIL RULES COMMITTEE
Oversees the regulations governing the overall operation of the Common Council, as well as all matters of
public trust. Its duties are set forth in detail in Section 2-10.1 of the South Bend Municipal Code.
Sharon L. McBride, Member Eli Wax, Member
Sheila Niezgodski, Member
HEALTH AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Oversees the various activities performed by the Fire and Police Departments, EMS, Department of Code
Enforcement, ordinance violations, and related health and public safety matters.
Eli Wax, Chairperson Troy Warner, Member
Karen L. White, Vice-Chairperson Canneth Lee, Member
Rachel Tomas Morgan, Member Desmont Upchurch, Citizen Member
INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE- Innovation
Oversees the various activities of the City’s Department of Innovation, which includes the Divisions of
Information Technology and 311 so that the City of South Bend remains competitive and on the cutting edge
of developments in this area. Reviewing and proposing upgrades to computer systems and web sites,
developing availability and access to GIS data and related technologies are just some of its many activities.
Rachel Tomas Morgan, Chairperson Canneth Lee, Member
Lori K. Hamann, Vice-Chairperson Maria Gibbs, Citizen Member
Matthew Coats, Citizen Member
PARC COMMITTEE- Venues Parks and Arts (Parks, Recreation, Cultural Arts & Entertainment)
Oversees the various activities of the Century Center, College Football Hall of Fame, Four Winds Stadium,
Morris Performing Arts Center, Studebaker National Museum, South Bend Regional Museum of Art,
Potawatomi Zoo, My SB Trails, DTSB relations, and the many recreational and leisure activities offered by
the Department of Venues Parks and Arts.
Canneth Lee, Chairperson Henry Davis, Jr., Member
Troy Warner, Vice-Chairperson Rachel Tomas Morgan, Member
Beth Sanford, Citizen Member Citizen Member
PERSONNEL AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
Oversees the activities performed by the Department of Administration and Finance, and reviews all proposed
salaries, budgets, appropriations, and other fiscal matters, as well as personnel policies, health benefits and
related matters.
Sheila Niezgodski, Chairperson Eli Wax, Member
Troy Warner, Vice-Chairperson Canneth Lee, Member
Rachel Tomas Morgan, Member
PUBLIC WORKS AND PROPERTY VACATION COMMITTEE
Oversees the various activities performed by the Building Department, the Department of Public Works and
related public works and property vacation issues.
Sheila Niezgodski, Chairperson Lori K. Hamann, Member
Karen L. White, Vice-Chairperson Carl Littrell, Citizen Member
Jason Piontek, Citizen Member
RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE
Oversees the various activities and issues related to neighborhood development and enhancement.
Karen L. White, Chairperson Henry Davis, Jr., Member
Canneth Lee, Vice-Chairperson Sheila Niezgodski, Member
Amika Micou, Citizen Member Lakeyue Williams, Citizen Member
UTILITIES COMMITTEE
Oversees the activities of all enterprise entities including but not limited to the Bureau of Waterworks, Bureau
of Sewers, and all related matters.
Henry Davis, Jr., Chairperson Troy Warner, Member
Eli Wax, Vice-Chairperson Lori K. Hamann, Member
Citizen Member Citizen Member
ZONING AND ANNEXATION COMMITTEE
Oversees the activities related to the Board of Zoning Appeals, recommendations from the Area Plan
Commission and the Historic Preservation Commission, as well as all related matters addressing anne xation
and zoning.
Lori K. Hamann, Chairperson Sheila Niezgodski, Member
Henry Davis, Jr., Vice-Chairperson Karen L. White, Member
James Snodgrass, Citizen Member
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SUB-COMMITTEE ON MINUTES
Reviews the minutes prepared by the Office of the City Clerk of the regular, special, and informal meetings
of the Common Council and makes a recommendation on their approval/modification to the Council.
Troy Warner, Member Eli Wax, Member
2023 COMMON COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES (Rev.01-09-2023)
CANNETH LEE, 1ST District Council Member
Chairperson, Committee of the Whole
PARC Committee, Chairperson Health & Public Safety Committee, Member
Residential Neighborhoods Committee, Vice-Chairperson Information & Technology Committee, Member
Community Relations Committee, Member Personnel & Finance Committee, Member
HENRY DAVIS, JR. 2nd District Council Member
Utilities Committee, Chairperson Residential Neighborhoods Committee, Member
Zoning & Annexation Committee, Vice-Chairperson PARC Committee, Member
Community Investment Committee, Member
SHARON L. MCBRIDE, 3rd District Council Member
President
Council Rules Committee, Member
TROY WARNER, 4TH District Council Member
Community Relations Committee, Chairperson Health & Public Safety Committee, Member
Personnel & Finance Committee, Vice-Chair Utilities Committee, Member
PARC Committee, Vice-Chairperson Sub-Committee on the Minutes, Member
ELI WAX, 5TH District Council Member
Health & Public Safety Committee, Chairperson Community Relations Committee, Member
Utilities Committee, Vice-Chairperson Sub-Committee on Minutes, Member
Community Investment, Member Council Rules Committee, Member
Personnel & Finance Committee, Member
SHEILA NIEZGODSKI, 6TH District Council Member
Vice-President
Personnel & Finance Committee, Chairperson Residential Neighborhoods Committee, Member
Public Works & Property Vacation, Chairperson Zoning & Annexation Committee, Member
Council Rules Committee, Member
RACHEL TOMAS MORGAN, AT LARGE Council Member
Information & Technology Committee, Chairperson PARC Committee, Member
Community Investment Committee, Chairperson Personnel & Finance Committee, Member
Health & Public Safety Committee, Member
KAREN L. WHITE, AT LARGE Council Member
Residential Neighborhoods Committee, Chairperson Public Works & Property Vacation, Vice Chairperson
Health & Public Safety Committee, Vice-Chairperson Zoning & Annexation Committee, Member
LORI K. HAMANN, AT LARGE Council Member
Zoning & Annexation Committee, Chairperson Public Works & Property Vacation, Member
Information & Technology Committee, Vice-Chairperson Utilities Committee, Member
Community Relations Committee, Vice- Chairperson